A Review of the Chickcozy Automatic Coop Door
After several weeks of twice-daily trips to open and close up the coop, we were excited to receive our new Chickcozy automatic coop door. Here’s what we like, and the few things we don’t.
Simple Sourdough Discard Crepes Recipe (No Waiting or Added Flour!)
This recipe I created turned out beautifully soft and delightful crepes that my children gobbled up.
They even said the resulting crepes were better than Uncle Joey’s, which is very high praise indeed.
5 Reasons to Choose Dehydrating for Food Preservation
I have been preserving our harvest for many years now, but dehydrating was one of the last skills I added to my repertoire. Even though this has been my path, there are plenty of reasons to choose dehydrating earlier in your journey.
19 Ways to Raise Chickens for Free
Here on the homestead, we are bringing up a fresh batch of 25 laying hens. Between the chicks, coop, fencing, and feed, it’s a pretty hefty up-front cost in the pursuit of fantastic free-range eggs. Therefore, my ears perked up when I saw a post in one of my groups on ways to raise chickens for free.
Baby Rabbits: Watch Them Grow for 30 Days
We created short video clips for each of our baby rabbits first 30 days. Come check out these kits from newborn through until they graduate to their grow-out cage.
Passive-Solar Greenhouse Inspiration: An Underground Design
This passive-solar greenhouse checks so many boxes. First, it is up-cycled from an abandoned concrete eye-sore. It includes all sorts of efficient design features. And, with a proven track record, it has been in service for over a decade.
Fermented Carrot Sticks: An Easy Probiotic Recipe
I have a few fermenting recipes that are favorites around here. My newest addition to this list are these fermented carrot sticks. They make the easiest side to grab straight from the fridge. They’re also a fantastic snack for both kids and adults.
Greenhouse Inspiration: A Beautiful Upcycled Project
When I came across photos exuding all this greenhouse inspiration I knew I had to share them here. I have seen upcycled greenhouses before, but this one takes it to the next level.
How to Prune Grapes: An Easy Method for Production and Function
When we first had grapevines around our place, Mr. M. decided to learn to prune them properly. Now, we always have more grapes on hand then we can possibly eat, dry, juice, and freeze. Here he is sharing his years of experience so you can also learn how to prune grapes.
Reflections on Our 2023 Family Pantry Challenge
This family pantry challenge has brought us a sense of purpose. It gave us goals, new experiences growth, and better nutrition. And it gave us an extra mortgage payment. However, I’m still excited that it’s ending.